The LifeStar Treatment Process

The LifeStar program is designed to for both addicts and their partners. Our dedicated therapists provide participants with the tools and support needed to find hope, healing, and lasting recovery from sexual addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors. Simply stopping the behavior may not be enough to achieve lasting sobriety. Our effective therapy addresses the underlying issues to create a permanent, long -lasting recovery. Partners will experience a personal healing journey through group support of other partners and trained therapist direction.

​The program is divided into the following phases: Phase I: Getting Started Phase II: Recovery/Healing Phase III:Advanced

PHASE IGetting StartedFind Hope

What to Expect: Participants meet with facilitators over extended intensive evenings (three evenings for 4 hours each). Through a variety of materials and exercises, you will explore the nature of addictive behaviors, understand the visceral nature of relational trauma, and find hope of successful recovery and healing.

Recovery is hard work and requires a willingness to be open and vulnerable. Those attending are asked to actively participate in the group process and to come with a non-judgmental attitude. Each individual chooses what and how much to share.

Who Attends:Addicts and their partners (when applicable)

All participants will be screened prior to enrollment and asked to sign a confidentiality statement committing to not disclose the information they learn about other group participants before a group begins.

What to Expect:Participants meet in a group format one time per week for both therapeutic treatment and support to achieve sobriety. Workbooks take the participants on a personal recovery journey leading to new behaviors, lasting lifestyle changes, and restoring trust for healthy intimate relationships. Partners discover what they need to feel safe and recover trust in themselves and in the relationship.

Who Attends:Addicts and their partners meet in separate groups.

Participants typically continue with the same group members as in their previous Phase. ​Confidentiality guidelines remain in effect.​​​Approximately 6 to 12 months of group meetings.

PHASE IIIAdvanced Build Lasting Recovery & Strengthen Relationships

What to Expect:Participants are involved with treatment processes that address trauma, abuse, and neglect that may have contributed to the impulsive sexual behaviors previously used as a coping mechanism while focusing on building lasting recovery. Partners continue their healing process while gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of their journey. ​Who Attends:Addicts and their partners meet in separate groups.

Participants typically continue with the same group members as in their previous Phase.​Confidentiality guidelines remain in effect.